Lapland · CYCLING TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend heading north: 6 cycling tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know first.
Join a small-group, two-hour e-fatbike ride from Hostel Café Koti to Ounasvaara hill. A guide such as Juuso or Lauri helps match the snowy trails to your riding ability, with a steep final climb and wide views from the Tottorakka lift station.
“Such a fun experience! Not too difficult for beginners, the bikes work great and the guide was good.”
This private two-hour ride starts at Hostel Café Koti and heads across the Kemijoki toward Ounasvaara’s snowy trails. Your guide adjusts the route to your riding ability, with electric assistance for the climbs and a stop near Tottorakka for Arctic Circle views. E-fatbike, helmet, warm gloves, shoe covers, and a beanie are included.
“This was a super fun adventure! My husband and I are avid road and gravel cyclists but this was way different than I expected! Be prepared to fall a few times (single track, e-bike was all new to me) but you just slowly tip over into the snow! Truthfully, it was humorous and our guide was patient and good-natured about all my “spills”. It was absolutely gorgeous!!”
Set out from central Rovaniemi with Lapland Welcome Oy for an ATV ride through forests and other natural terrain, with possible lakes, creeks, wildlife, and swamps along the way. Expect a van transfer to the riding area and a cabin break. You need a valid home-country driving license to drive; unlicensed participants and children ride as passengers.
“It was okay. The people from the organization were friendly but we were a little disappointed from the quad tour. When we arrived we were told that first we had to ride along in a van for 45 min to where the quads were and then 45 min back. Then we drove small hour with the quads. The route was not super difficult. We rode up to a point and took almost the same route back. We expected more from it. The break that was provided was in a nice cabin in the woods. We were given something to drink and eat there. That was cozy.”
Spend six hours in Lapland with an English-speaking guide, including about an hour on an ATV and time ice fishing on a lake. Equipment, hotel pickup within 10 km of Rovaniemi, and a campfire meal with salmon are included. Guides have included Nico, Zak, and Sergio, though your guide may differ.
“We had such an amazing time with the quad bike ride and our tour guides Nico and Zak made it even more amazing! They were the best tour guides and made sure that we were always good and that we were well taken care of! Thank you so much Nico and Zak for such an unforgettable experience! ☺️”
Set out from Rovaniemi with a guide for a roughly three-hour winter quad-bike ride through Lapland’s snowy forests. You’ll get a driving and safety briefing, thermal wear and protective gear, round-trip transport, and a pause for hot blueberry juice and gingerbread. Guides have included Robert, Philip, Jonah, and Isaac, though your guide may differ.
“Robert was an amazing guide. So knowledgeable and helpful and friendly. He was happy to answer any questions and it was an amazing experience highly recommend and if you have a Robert as a guide you will not be disappointed”
From central Rovaniemi, you’ll visit reindeer and husky farms, hear how the animals are raised, and have time to pet them and take photos. Then an English-speaking guide gives ATV safety instructions before an approximately one-hour ride through Lapland forest. A sleigh ride is included if snow conditions allow.
Pick a sky, a sled or a frozen lake.
